Mahesh Babu was born on August 9, 1975 to Mahesh Ghattamaneni. He is an actor, producer, media personality and Indian philanthropist known for his works at Telugu cinema. He owns G. Mahesh Babu Entertainment Pvt. The youngest son of Krishna, a veteran Telugu actor, Mahesh made his appearance as a child artist in Needa (1979), at the age of four, and has appeared in eight other films as a child artist. He debuted as a lead actor with Rajakumarudu (1999) and won the State Nandi Award for best male debut.
Mahesh was born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. He is the fourth of five children of actor Telugu Krishna and Indira, after Ghattamaneni Ramesh Babu, Padmavathi and Manjula Swaroop and before Priyadarshini. Mahesh spent most of her childhood in Chennai, under the care of her maternal grandmother Durgamma and the rest of her family. As Krishna was busy with his film engagements, Ramesh watched over Mahesh’s academic performance. With his brothers and sisters, Mahesh regularly played cricket at VGP Golden Beach in Chennai. To spend time with him, Krishna used to make sure that the filming of his films would be made in the universal realm of the VGP during the weekends.
Krishna also ensured that none of her children revealed her name during their schooling to ensure a peaceful environment. He was educated at St. Bede Anglo-Indian High School in Chennai, where actor Karthi was his classmate. In an interview, Mahesh stated that he and the actor Vijay were close friends and had studied at the same college before settling in their respective film industries. Mahesh was a student above average. He earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Loyola College in Chennai. After graduating, he met director L. Satyanand in Vishakhapatnam to improve his acting skills for three to four months. Unable to read and write in Telugu, he memorized the dialogues given by his directors during the dubbing phase of his films.
Mahesh has been cited in the media as one of the most attractive male celebrities in India. His accomplishments have established him as a leading actor in Telugu cinema. Considered in the media as the Prince of Tollywood, he is one of the most popular and influential actors in Telugu cinema. He is described by the public as the superstar of Telugu cinema. In addition to his acting career, Mahesh is a philanthropist and humanitarian activist through his charity and non-profit organization, Heal-a-Child. He is also associated with Rainbow Hospitals as a goodwill ambassador.
Mahesh Babu Biodata and Biography | |
Name | Mahesh Babu Ghattamaneni |
Nick-name | Prince, Nani, Superstar |
Sex | Male |
Date Of Birth | 9 August 1975 |
Age | 47 Years (as in 2022) |
Profession / Occupation | Actor and Producer (Telugu, Tamil) |
Mother Tongue | Telugu |
Religion | Hindu |
Nation | Indian |
Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Height / Weight | 6′ 2” / 70kg |
First Movie | Needa (1979) |
First Debut Movie | Rajakumarudu (1999) |
Money Factor | 20 Crores/film |
Mahesh Babu Family and Relatives | |
Father | Krishna Ghattamaneni (Telugu Actor) |
Mother | Indira Devi (Mother), Vijaya Nirmala (step-mother) |
Brothers | Ramesh Babu, Naresh (step brother) (Actors) |
Sisters | Manjula, Padmavathi, Priyadarshini |
Marital Status | Married |
Wife | Namrata Shirodkar (Actress) |
Daughters | Sitara |
Sons | Goutham Krishna |
Grandfather | Veera Raghavaiah |
Grandmother | Nagarathnamma |
Girlfriends/ Affairs | Namrata Shirodkar (Indian Actress) |
Mahesh Babu Height, Weight and Body Measurements | |
Height in Centimeters | 188 cm |
Height in Meters | 1.88 m |
Height in Feet Inches | 6′ 2” |
Weight | 70kg |
Body Measurement | 40-34-14 |
Chest Size | 40 inches |
Waist Size | 34 inches |
Biceps Size | 14 inches |
Eye Colour | Brown |
Hair Colour | Black |
Mahesh Babu Favorites | |
Favorite Colour | Not Known |
Favorite Actor | Krishna, Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan |
Favorite Actress | Sridevi, Trisha Krishnan, Deepika Padukone |
Favorite Food | Biryani and Coffee |
Hobbies | Reading, Jogging, Playing Video Games |
Favorite Director | Mani Ratnam |
Favorite Movies | Not Known |
Favorite Sport | Cricket |
Favorite Destination | Not Known |
Mahesh Babu Education School and Colleges | |
Education Qualification | Bachelor of Commerce |
School | St. Bede’s Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School, Chennai |
College / University | Loyola College, Chennai |
Others | Not Known |
Mahesh Babu Residence and Contact Address | |
Birth Place | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Home Town | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Present Residence | Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, India |
House Address | Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, India |
Phone No / Mobile No | Not Known |
Email ID | Not Known |
Website | Not Known |
Mahesh Babu Awards, Honours, Achievements | |
Nandi Awards | 1999: Best Male Debut for Raja Kumarudu 2002: Special Jury Award for Murari 2003: Special Jury Award for Takkari Donga 2004: Best Actor for Nijam 2005: Special Jury Award for Arjun 2006: Best Actor for Athadu 2011: Best Actor for Dookudu 2015: Best Actor for Srimanthudu |
Filmfare Awards South | 2004: Best Actor for Okkadu 2007: Best Actor for Pokiri 2011: Best Actor for Dookudu 2013: Best Actor for Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu 2015: Best Actor for Srimanthudu |
CineMAA Awards | 2003: Best Actor for Okkadu 2011: Best Actor for Dookudu 2015: Best Actor Jury for 1 Nenokkadine |
SIIM Awards | 2012: Best Actor for Dookudu 2014: Best Actor for Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu 2016: Best Actor for Srimanthudu |
IIFA Utsavam | 2016: Best Actor for Srimanthudu |
Santosham Film Awards | 2004: Best Young Performer for Okkadu 2007: Best Actor for Pokiri 2013: Best Actor for Businessman |
Zee Cine Awards Telugu | 2020: Twitter Star |
Controversies | • The State Human Rights Commission filed a complaint him after he endorsed the Royal Stag’s whisky ad commercial. • After the rumour that he received a remuneration of around 1.2 million for his blockbuster film Dookudu |
Mahesh Babu Social Media | |
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YouTube | @Mahesh Babu |
Wikipedia | Mahesh_Babu |